Wow, my millennial heart absolutely loved this book! The magical realism and nostalgia hooked me from the start, and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next. The premise was so original and I was fully invested and immersed. I enjoyed the bonus content so much, and this is catapulted to one of my favorites!

Thank you to Random House Publishing and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.

Roommates, Brynn and Josh, end up in a teen soap after a birthday wish gone wrong. Brynn is forced to play the FMC of the show and give her the ending she deserves.

I LOVE the premise of this book! You see similar stuff in manga/anime but I don’t think I’ve seen it romance before.

The teen soap setting was so fun. I loved some of the references (❤️ Buffy). It made my millennial heart happy.

3.25⭐️

Fue como ver una película, la trama me gustó, fue algo diferente y divertido: dos compañeros de piso que fueron transportados dentro de la serie favorita de ella, ¿Se imaginan volverse la protagonista de tu serie favorita y poder darle el final que se merecía?

Si vieron Dawson's creek la trama les será muy familiar ya que el libro fue inspirado en la serie.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for and honest review.

3.5 ⭐️

I have complicated feelings about this book. On the one hand, the idea of making a wish and ending up in your favorite comfort show is so fun. But, the execution on this one was a little bumpy at times. There is clear inspiration from the 90s shows like Dawson’s Creek and One Tree Hill so if that’s your thing, you might enjoy this. I found the plot to be missing something. I had to really, REALLY suspend my disbelief on this one. I know it is supposed to be magical, but there was still something that made it feel too far fetched and odd.

I did, however, really love the tension and romance between Brynn and Josh. He was adorable and lovable and saw the best in her. Overall, it was a fun read, but not her best for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for an advanced reader copy!

4.5 stars! Prime Time Romance by Kate Robb is a unique magical story! We learn about Brynn, a recent divorcee, who shares her home with bartender Josh as she can’t afford the home by herself post-divorce. On Brynn’s 30th birthday, she makes a wish that transports her, and accidentally Josh, into her favorite teen television show, Carson’s Cove. The show is eerily similar to Dawson’s Creek with a smattering of Beverly Hills 90210, and Saved by the Bell thrown in. Brynn and Josh are now characters on this show but 15 years later. Brynn becomes one of the FMC that needs to get a new HEA because the television fans didn’t like the ending from 15 years earlier. And Josh becomes a

I absolutely loved this book! The story is light overall and very quick/easy to read. The approach is very magical, and Robb did a great job transporting us to another world. The MC’s each had their own issues to solve and fell in love along the way. I loved their banter and chemistry and highly recommend reading this book!

A BIG thank you to NetGalley and Random House Group Publishing/Dial Press Trade Paperback for an advanced copy.

I absolutely adored this book and premise. This is perfect for every girl who wishes she could live inside her favorite teen drama/sitcom and it perfectly plays out like your favorite sitcom. Sloan and Josh were such a sweet match and I loved watching them unfold in a slow burning romance.

Love love love! Probably the cutest book I’ve read all year. It’s a sloooow burn but so worth the wait!

I was intrigued by the premise of this book - Brynn, a recent divorcee, makes a wish and wakes up as the lead character in her favorite teen drama. However, her roommate, Josh, also ends up in this idyllic fantasy world, and the only way to get back to real life is to live out a teen romance happily ever after. While in this fantasy world, both Brynn and Josh process their real-life issues in addition to playing out the roles of the characters in the show.

The concept was unique, but the plot felt predictable and the love story felt flat. I enjoyed the nostalgia of the book, but overall felt the romance was average and not super believable. It was a quick read if you’re looking for something light and a little cheesy.

2.5/5 stars

This book was okay. I honestly had high hopes for it on the beginning. The set up was good- thought it was a Netflix and chill type of thing that turned into real love. But I was not expecting them to live in the world of Brynn’s favorite show just for her to find her love then. It became, he was right under your nose the whole time.

Thank you for the ARC. 🦋

Kate Robb's writing is so magical! I love a second chance romance so much and this book just hits the spot! Quick and easy read for any romance reader! This entire premise is so adorable, I fell in love with this story! Of course, everyone imagines what it would be like to be in their favorite tv show! I love all of the characters, the angst, the love! The vibes of this are so nostalgic and wholesome, it takes me right back to my teen years when I would watch drama shows like the one depicted in the story. There was so much character growth in all of the characters & I found so many of them incredibly relatable!

Very enjoyable time reading this magical sitcom romance. Definitely got the Pleasantville vibes, but instead of the 50s it was the Aughts (2000's) in action. I was a fan of the setting and the be careful what you wish for aspect of the storyline. I love how fans are starting to reevaluate past loves. As my favorite movie critic says, was it great or was I eight? Robb successfully mixed all these aspects together into a well-written romance.

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Random House | Dial Press Trade Paperback, and NetGalley for providing an eARC for a honest review.

"Prime Time Romance" by Kate Robb seems to offer a refreshing take on the classic romantic trope with a twist of wish fulfillment. Brynn's journey of rediscovery after her divorce, coupled with the magical element of her wish, creates an intriguing premise.

Overall, "Prime Time Romance" appears to be a delightful and imaginative read that blends elements of romance, fantasy, and nostalgia. It's the kind of book that leaves readers pondering which fictional world they would like to inhabit—a testament to its engaging premise and execution.

In "Prime Time Romance", Brynn - a recent divorcee - finds herself and Josh, her bartender roommate waking up in in Brynn's favorite mid 2000s teen show. "Carson's Cove," ended abruptly without a true series finale and without the two main love interests, Spencer and Sloan never declaring their love for one another. When the mysterious figure that sent Brynn and Josh to Carson's Cove tells them to deliver the happy ending the show never got, they have no choice but to deliver - otherwise they're stuck in Carson's Cove.

I read about "Prime Time Romance" in Library Journal and was very excited about the premises. I'm a sucker for any kind of unique, magical twist on a romcom. However, the execution for me did not live up to what I was expecting. The story in general felt not very well developed and the chemistry between Brynn and Josh was absent in my opinion. Even though they were literally stuck in a fake teen town, the stakes felt so low and left me uninterested ultimately in even the character's separate stories.

this book gave 'The OC' & 'Dawson's Creek' vibes. felt rushed at times as well, but the premise of this one seemed like a good one, for the most part.
I couldn't seem to get more than 35% into it though unfortunately, but that could just be because i wasn't in the mood for a romcom when i read it.

4 stars
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Prime Time Romance was my first book by Kate Robb and it was such a cute read!!! The vibes were very much nostalgic 2000s teen drama and while I didn't watch Dawson's Creek or The OC, I absolutely LOVED One Tree Hill growing up so this book was right up my alley. So if you loved any of these shows, give this book a go! It also gave me vibes from the show Hart of Dixie (except for the fact that it doesn't take place in the south) where the female main character falls for the “bad boy” instead of the town’s beloved sweetheart male character. It was definitely cheesy, to say the least, so it might not be for everyone, but it made me feel warm and cozy inside.
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Thank you NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and Kate Robb for the ARC on Prime Time Romance!

✅ a divorced 30-year old (Brynn) and her roommate find themselves transported into her comfort-watch TV show (think CW) to give it the series finale it deserved
✅dual POV
✅ a little bit of magic
✅ 100% would watch as a movie/limited series
🌶️: yes, slow burn

I am somewhat confused how this premise even got approved. I couldn't even finish it after the whiplash of meeting the roommate and then immediately waking up in a fictional tv show? Maybe I've just never been that obsessed with a show but I just found this really cringey.

I didn’t enjoy this book. I think it just wasn’t for me. The entire premise is ridiculous and everything felt extremely rushed. I didn’t connect with any of the character’s at all. It’s not something I would read again.

Wow, I related to Brynn soo much in the beginning of this, it was almost eerie. I’ve definitely daydreamed about being in one of my comfort shows before, Gilmore Girls for me. This whole story just felt so cozy and lovable I read it in one day.

I really loved this book. I really like the commentary on shows that we loved when we were younger and when we mature, we realize how they’re kind of messed up. This book gave me teen beach movie vibes, if they got transported into their favorite teen show. Also, the couple in this book is so cute!! I love them!!